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Finovate Awards
September 10, 2026
Winners announced at FinovateFall 2026

Suraj Manjunath
Executive Director, Investment Banking Technology at J.P. Morgan
Judge

Profile

Suraj is a senior product leader shaping the future of Investment Banking through AI-driven innovation. He is experienced in leading large, cross-functional teams to drive strategic change and unlock growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage across the global Investment Banking ecosystem. Suraj specialises in applying artificial intelligence, automation, and data-led insight to reimagine how financial institutions operate, make decisions, and deliver value. Having held leadership roles at JP Morgan, Citi, UBS, and Deutsche Bank, Suraj has delivered initiatives that bridge business strategy and emerging technology, translating innovation into measurable impact. He is extremely passionate about driving change in complex, global financial institutions - connecting ideas, data, and execution to create meaningful outcomes at scale. Suraj holds a BSc in Computer Science (First Class Honours) and a Master’s in Financial Systems Engineering from University College London, combining analytical depth with a strategic understanding of financial systems and markets.